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Where is Cafayate wine from?

Cafayate is a white wine from Cafayate, in Valles Calchaquíes, Salta, Argentina. It is an IG wine made mainly from Torrontés, Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Cafayate wine label
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Cafayate at a glance

ClassificationIG
AppellationCafayate
StyleWhite wine
GrapesTorrontés, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon
Village or townCafayate
SubregionValles Calchaquíes
RegionSalta
CountryArgentina
Coordinates-26.0833, -65.9667

Cafayate

Cafayate, Salta, Argentina

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The home of Torrontés

Appellation
Cafayate
Grapes
Torrontés, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon

Cafayate is the main wine town of the Calchaquí Valleys in Salta province, in northwest Argentina. Its vineyards lie at about 1,700 m, among the highest in the world. It is best known for the aromatic white Torrontés.

Producers to know

  • El Esteco
  • Bodega Etchart
  • Domingo Molina
  • Piattelli
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Cafayate: questions and answers

Where is Cafayate wine from?

Cafayate is a white wine from Cafayate, in Valles Calchaquíes, Salta, Argentina. It is an IG wine made mainly from Torrontés, Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Which country is Cafayate from?

Cafayate is from Argentina, in the Salta wine region.

What grape is Cafayate made from?

Cafayate is made mainly from Torrontés, Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Is Cafayate a red or a white wine?

Cafayate is a white wine.

Who are the best producers of Cafayate?

Producers to know include El Esteco, Bodega Etchart, Domingo Molina and Piattelli.

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Last reviewed October 2026.